I love audio-visual aids and last week we had one of the best: the remodeled ambulance used to bring needed sustenance and comfort to the EMTs. fire fighters, police and sheriff's officers responding to local catastrophic events. At the conclusion of his interesting presentation, Rotarian Jim Brady invited members to take a hands-tour of the HART (Helping Area Response Teams) vehicle refurbished with funds raised by Dexter Rotary and other local community organizations. Thanks to Jim and also to Phil Zepeda for bringing us yet another outstanding program.
We knew that our golf outing event chairs were great and the numbers prove it: The First Annual Phil Zepeda Invitational raised $9,300 - that's almost DOUBLE their income goal!
Heartfelt thanks are extended to our event chairs Matt Copeland and Keith Krings, the golf outing committee, our many sponsors, golfers and volunteers. The event was outstanding from beginning to end and we are grateful to our friends who supported this inaugural golf outing.
Tomorrow's presentation is on a subject that is near and dear to my heart. The Michigan War Dog Memorial is about a mile from our home and just 3/4 of a mile away from my work. I have watched volunteers dig and clear away decades of debris and the end result is a beautiful cemetery honoring those who have served our country and its citizens domestically and internationally.
Experience has taught me that the War Dog Memorial is something that needs to be seen to be appreciated. I am offering you two opportunities to learn more about this project in addition to bringing Phil to meet you on Thursday. First, I am willing to take any and all members and family members on a personal tour. The second option is to view this recent story by Channel 4 which provides a wonderful introduction to the MWDM:
At our June 3, we had the pleasure of meeting two students and their teachers who are working with the A2W club on a volunteer/educational voyage to visit Grace Care Center in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.
Over the past 2 years at the Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education, the Rotary of Ann Arbor West has collaborated with the program for their project "Hope Rising". The project includes local students helping the girls living at Grace. The orphanage was established as a refuge for children impacted by the Sri Lankan civil war that raged in their country for 25 years and ended in 2009.
To further this project, WAVE and Rotary A2W would like to take two local students to Sri Lanka to meet and work face-to-face with the girls in the orphanage along with Rotary Club members. By taking the students to Sri Lanka, the club believes all the girls' lives will be impacted in significant ways. This summer there will be approximately 40 people traveling to Grace Home in Trincomalee and the group will include the students along with two WAVE teachers.
WAVE students Skype regularly with the girls in Sri Lanka to learn about their lives and to assist in teaching the girls English and more about the American culture.
This coming summer there will be about 40 people going to Grace home and two of the girls from WAVE along with two WAVE teachers would like to make the trip as well to experience Grace Home in person and meet the Grace Home girls.
To fund a major portion of the trip, the girls started an aggressive fund raising effort through Go Fund Me and other events about a month ago with the goal of raising $10,000 for plane tickets and lodging. To date they have raised almost $8,000. You will have an opportunity to meet some of the Washtenaw students in the near future but here is a link to their Go Fund Me account: http://gofundme.com/srilankatrip
Please mark your calendars for these important dates:
PRESIDENT'S NIGHT Wednesday, June 24 - Arbor Brewing Company, 114 Washington Street, Ann Arbor. No-host cocktails start at 6:00 with buffet dinner served at 6:45 pm. Tickets, $27.50 per person. Look for your invitations in the mail within the next couple of weeks. Please note that this year's installation is taking place on a WEDNESDAY EVENING due to a scheduling conflict.
GOVERNOR'S INSTALLATION Saturday, June 27 - The Heathers Club, 900 Scotsborough, West Bloomfield. This luncheon event includes a plated meal and is priced at $35 per person. The festivities begin at noon and ends at 3:00 pm.
ROTARY DAY AT THE DETROIT ZOO: Sunday, September 27 - Make plans for your family and friends to join Rotarians from across District 6380 for a fun Rotary Day at the Detroit Zoo!
The RI Bylaws provide that if there are two or more eligible past directors from any zone who have indicated to the general secretary on 15 April that they wish to serve as a member of the Nominating Committee for RI President, the member (and alternate) shall be elected by the clubs in the zone. I am attaching the bios of the two candidates for this open position for your consideration. At our June 11 meeting, we will elect a candidate for recommendation to RI and the results of this vote will be forwarded to Rotary International in compliance with RI Bylaws.
CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE 2015-16 NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR PRESIDENT OF RI IN 2017-18 FROM ZONE 29
MICHAEL J. JOHNS
Rotary classification: Cemetery Monuments
Rotary Club of Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Has been a Rotarian since 1976
District Governor, 1986-87
Director, 2007-09
Number of zone institutes attended in the last five years: 5
Number of conventions attended in the last five years: 3
Has served on the following RI committees:
1991-92 Council on Legislation Representative
1997-98 Council on Legislation Representative
1999-00 Permanent Fund National Advisers for US and Canada
2000-01 Permanent Fund National Advisers for US and Canada
Council on Legislation Representative
2001-02 World Community Service Programs Task Force Coordinator
2003-04 2004 Osaka Convention Promotion Committee
2007-08 Board Administration Committee
2008-09 Board Administration Committee, Chair
2009-10 Districting Committee, Chair: Reach Out to Africa-Service Associate Countries Subcommittee
2010-11 Districting Committee, Chair
2011-12 Districting Committee, Chair: Nominating Committee for President
MICHAEL D. MCCULLOUGH
Rotary classification: City Treasurer
Rotary Club of Trenton, Michigan, USA
Has been a Rotarian since 1974
District Governor, 1990-91
Director, 2003-05
Number of zone institutes attended in the last five years: 5
Number of conventions attended in the last five years: 5
Has served on the following RI committees:
1992-93 Public Relations Task Force, Zone Coordinator
1993 International Assembly Group Discussion Leader
1994-95 Membership and Retention Task Force, Zone Coordinator
1995-96 Retention Task Force, Zone Coordinator
1997-98 Hunger Task Force
1998-99 Poverty and Hunger Alleviation Task Force, Zone Coordinator
2000-01 Membership Retention Task Force
2001-02 Hunger Task Force, Zone Coordinator
2003-04 PolioPlus Partners Task Force, Board Finance Committee
2004-05 Finance/Audit Committee, Vice-Chair
2006-07 2007 International Institute - Salt Lake City
2007-08 2008 Los Angeles Convention Promotion Council on Legislation Representative
2008-09 Micro-Credit Advisory Committee, Chair: Nominating Committee for President of RI
2009 (Birmingham) Convention Committee
2009-10 Micro-Credit Advisory Committee, Chair
2010-11 2011 International Assembly Committee
2011-12 2013 (Lisbon) Convention Committee, Adviser
2012-13 2013 (Lisbon) Convention Committee, Adviser: Council Operations Committee, Sergeant-at-Arms Committee, Chair
2013-14 Nominating Committee for President, Ad Hoc Committee for New Program for Children under Age 12, Chair
2014-15 2015 International Assembly Committee
The Rotary Club of Brighton will host the first Top of the Mountain Dash or Crash on Saturday, June 20 at Mount Brighton. The first waves begin at 2:00 pm. the kids run starts at 2:45 pm and continues to 3:15 pm. The day also includes a one mile bunny hill fun run, beer tents, music and other entertainment (planned and spontaneous).
In addition to participants, the Club is also calling for volunteers, particularly willing and capable Rotarians between 2:00 and 7:00 pm. To learn more about the event, to register or to sign up for a volunteer shift, please visit http://www.topofthemountaindashorcrash.com
The Rotary Club of Chatham is thrilled to bring the world-renowned "Boys of Summer", The Beach Boys, to downtown Chatham this August! Proceeds to benefit Rotary's important community initiatives, including the construction of the Chatham-Kent Hospice, our community's first.
August 8, 2015, doors opens at 5:30pm, show starts at 8pm.
VIP Package $99 + $5 handling fee
includes food and beverage, reserved seating within 18 rows of the stage tented area, VIP restroom and VIP parking.
Reserved Seating: $45 + $4 handling fee
Lawn Seating/ General Admission: $20 + $2. handling fee
